Subject: Collaboration for innovative and sustainable cultural projects Dear Cristiana, It's a true pleasure to connect with you. I am Massimo Gabellone, cultural manager and concert pianist, and I was deeply impressed by your multifaceted career as pianist, composer, educator, and festival director. Your combination of artistic excellence with cultural leadership through the Narnia Festival and Arts Academy resonates strongly with my own approach to the cultural sector. Our 50 mutual connections in the classical music world suggest we share a significant professional network. My experience in the cultural field includes: - Artistic direction of festivals and orchestras (I have had the opportunity to organize over 1,300 concerts across 8 countries) - Founder and Artistic Director of Mitteleuropa Orchestra (2014-2019) - Development of innovative educational projects and music schools - International collaborations with prestigious venues and institutions As a fellow member of the Steinway & Sons Artists' List, I have great appreciation for the dedication required to balance artistic performance with cultural management and education. I would be very interested in learning more about your work with the Narnia Festival and Arts Academy, and perhaps exploring possibilities for artistic exchanges or collaborative projects between our respective initiatives. With esteem, Massimo Gabellone Cultural Manager – Concert Pianist Steinway & Sons Artists' List +355 69 288 2052 | info@massimogabellone.com

Subject: Collaboration for innovative and sustainable cultural projects Dear Cristiana, It's a true pleasure to connect with you. I am Massimo Gabellone, cultural manager and concert pianist, and I was deeply impressed by your multifaceted career as pianist, composer, educator, and festival director. Your combination of artistic excellence with cultural leadership through the Narnia Festival and Arts Academy resonates strongly with my own approach to the cultural sector. Our 50 mutual connections in the classical music world suggest we share a significant professional network. My experience in the cultural field includes: - Artistic direction of festivals and orchestras (I have had the opportunity to organize over 1,300 concerts across 8 countries) - Founder and Artistic Director of Mitteleuropa Orchestra (2014-2019) - Development of innovative educational projects and music schools - International collaborations with prestigious venues and institutions As a fellow member of the Steinway & Sons Artists' List, I have great appreciation for the dedication required to balance artistic performance with cultural management and education. I would be very interested in learning more about your work with the Narnia Festival and Arts Academy, and perhaps exploring possibilities for artistic exchanges or collaborative projects between our respective initiatives. With esteem, Massimo Gabellone Cultural Manager – Concert Pianist Steinway & Sons Artists' List +355 69 288 2052 | info@massimogabellone.com